A former pupil at a prestigious Scottish boarding school says their experience of abuse was “worse than Lord of the Flies” after previously winning a payout, according to reports.

The outlet describes the abuse as severe and ongoing over several years, involving the victim during their time at the school. The article frames the comments as the former pupil’s view of the atmosphere and treatment they received while at the institution.

Other details—such as the legal basis for the payout, the specific allegations, the school’s response, and any findings or timeline—are not provided in the supplied text. As a result, the account presented here focuses on the former pupil’s characterization of events, rather than the adjudication process or institutional accountability as reported by multiple sources.